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Chairman's
Statement
EAPC
Ambassadorial Meeting
21 March 2001
During their regular meeting today, Euro-Atlantic Partnership
Council Ambassadors discussed developments in the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia (1). They
expressed their solidarity with and support for the democratically
elected government of that country and condemned the violent
actions by extremists. Ambassadors reaffirmed full support for
the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia (1), and
underscored their rejection of violence as a means to pursue
political objectives.
Ambassadors welcomed efforts by the international community,
including NATO, to increase support for the Government in the
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (1)
and supported efforts by KFOR to further enhance border security
in the area. They also welcomed the appointment of Ambassador
Eiff as NATO senior civilian representative to Skopje. They
emphasized that political objectives can and should be pursued
only through peaceful, democratic procedures, building on efforts
already made there to create an open, inclusive, democratic
society, fully respecting the rights of all persons belonging
to national minorities. They also supported efforts of the former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (1)
to co-operate closely with NATO and the international community
on the resolution of the conflict.
- Turkey
recognises the Republic of Macedonia with its constitutional
name.
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